Patna, March 24: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was re-elected as the National president of the Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday. However, Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Assembly and national executive president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), claimed that Kumar has no desire to go to the Rajya Sabha and is being sent there against his will.
In a conversation with the media, Yadav asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to dismantle the JD(U), a point he has consistently emphasized. He stated that while Nitish Kumar holds the position of Chief Minister and party president, he does not have real authority. Yadav pointed out that a small group of three to four individuals within the JD(U) makes crucial decisions, and they have allegedly reached an understanding with the BJP to eliminate the party.
Yadav also commented on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, criticizing the government for not being proactive. He stated that if the government had been alert, the situation could have been managed better. Since the current administration took office, ordinary citizens and the poor have suffered, he noted. He highlighted issues such as the hardships faced during demonetization, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the current gas shortages, arguing that the government has failed to provide relief.
He emphasized that the government’s primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being of its citizens. If there are shortcomings, it indicates that the government is unable to fulfill its duties, suggesting a complete failure on its part. Yadav remarked that this is not the first time such issues have arisen in the country, citing the lack of benefits from demonetization and the government’s inadequate response during the pandemic, which forced many to return to their states on foot without any acknowledgment of mistakes made by the administration.